May/16 - Chod Puja - Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche's 72nd Birthday Celebrations The 6th of May, saw the 72nd birthday of our founder Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche. For the two days leading up to that special day, the Temple resonated with the sound of Chod drums as over 50 previous long retreatants came together to do Chod practice as a celebration and offering to Rinpoche on this special day.